vehicles, military

An illustrated overview of wheeled military vehicles produced and used throughout the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, presenting entries, arranged alphabetically and organized by country, that profile more than 185 vehicles, and describing key developments made to the wheeled military vehicle.

Photographs and text introduce the purpose and capabilities of the Cougar, describing the history of the medium-weight vehicle and explaining how it is used by the United States Army.

Introduces military cars and trucks, discussing their parts, uses, and different kinds.

Examines military transport vehicles used during World War 2 including jeeps, ambulances, trucks, and scout cars.

Provides photographs and descriptions of ten of the fastest, most powerful military vehicles ever made, including the Wolverine, the Crusader, and the Avenger.

Photographs and text introduce the purpose and capabilities of the M109A6 Paladin howitzer, describing the history of the self-propelled artillery system and explaining how it is used by the United States Army.

Presents photographs and descriptions of various types of military vehicles, including battle tanks, transporters, howitzers, and others, and features specifications and a glossary.

Simple text and color photos describe a humvee, explaining what each of its parts are and showing them up close.

Examines the Humvee's weapons, missions, and civilian counterpart, the Hummer.

Traces the history and development of vehicles and other machines used in warfare, from the Sumerian chariots to the computer-controlled devices of the twenty-first century.